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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
Pursuit of My Dream House
I'm about to share something a little upclose and personal! For the last two months, I have been lusting after a house I want to buy. I am just "driving through the neighborhood" at least 3-4 times a week to make sure "our house" is still for sale. It's been on the market for nearly a year, but I only just discovered a couple of months ago that it was for sale. Since that day I have dreamed about it, planned for and wished big for the house I'd like to grow old in.
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Realistically, this house could sell before I'm financially ready to purchase. And there are "landscaping issues" that would be expensive to remedy and makes it basically unfinancable and uninsurable. It shouldn't even be on my radar, but it seems to be the bullseye.
I can't explain the pull towards "my" house, although I can tell you that I do sort of feel a history to the house from our short cut to gymnastics two years ago. It always brought a smile to my face when I passed it, and I was decorating it for Christmas long before I ever saw the inside. I don't feel I'm chasing the house... I feel like I'm being led.
All that having been said, I feel it's important to "share with the Universe" my hopes for this house, because I'd like all of the positive energy to come my way!
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Easter weekend I was driving through the neighborhood, and by Tuesday I had called a Realtor to show me the house. I had to either see the inside and know that I hated it... or know that I loved it and wanted to pursue it. And of course I loved it. It's a house that raised one family, with plenty of space for mine. It's got a big fenced in backyard. An outdoor brick barbeque like my Grandpa had. And an inground swimming pool that has trees growing inside it. It's also sort of "the best house in the worst neighborhood", and although it's not really the worst neighborhood, the majority of the other houses are worth about $30,000 less than the house I want to buy.
I'm going to copy and paste the letter I'm going to present with my offer and I'd like to see what you think! I wrote this letter the night after I viewed the house with the Realtor. I've actually spoken to one of the owners, and know that it is owned by three sisters and their brother. I met the owner on one of my "drive throughs" and stopped and told her my story. We talked for over an hour, and I learned that this house started out as a two-room house built by their parents in 1948, and was expanded to the sprawling brick with a garage and basement... and the pool, of course. The owner told me about the parties her and her siblings had growing up, and I was surprised she didn't remember the tiny toddlers feet inlaid into the door of the smallest bedroom.
Do you think it's possible for me to have "love at first sight" with a house? Do you think you, as an owner, would respond in a positive way if you received a letter like this? Send your Blessings and positive energy!
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To the C______ Family,
My daughter took gymnastics class at C_______ Twisters a couple of years ago, and we would always take A____ Street towards B_________ as a short cut. I remember seeing your mother's house as we passed, and I always loved driving by her house and yard. I was especially attracted to the Wishing Well in the front yard and would smile as I passed by.
I recently was driving through the neighborhood looking for a rental, and noticed that your mother's house is for sale. I've been thinking about it nonstop, and last night when I was talking to my daughters about it, my older daughter said, "Mommy, you really want to live there, don't you?"
And of course I do. I saw a couple of photos online and fell in love with the built-ins and basement, and it has a good backyard for my two girls, ages 6 and 2. I was decorating your house for Christmas before I had ever seen the inside.
I met the neighbors today, Mr. and Mrs. S____, and I know that your parents built the house in 1948. I can tell that it was a good family home for you, and I can see myself building a good home for my family, as well. I love all of the touches in the home. My girls have already found the hidden passage. The cut-out of the little feet on one of the bedrooms is wonderful. The woodwork throughout the home is amazing. And I can't tell you how much I will love the beautiful yard and gardens.
Of course if you'd like, Lily could continue to live there. She seems like a sweet dog and I know she would love to stay in her own space.
As much as I love the house, I can't pay more than $__,000 for it. Even at $__,000 it will be one of the highest priced homes on A____ Street. The swimming pool is unsafe for my daughters. It would be much too costly to repair right now, so I will have to fill it in. Also, the driveway will need to be repaired. I'll need to purchase a stove. I'm assuming that there are plumbing issues because it's not been signed off by the owners.
I would actually be a first-time home buyer, and not sure I could qualify for a mortgage much higher than my offer. I was not really in the market to purchase a house, but your Mother's home is calling to me, and it is a place I where I can see myself growing old.
Thank you for your consideration.
**************************
What do you think? Send me good vibes!
I can't explain the pull towards "my" house, although I can tell you that I do sort of feel a history to the house from our short cut to gymnastics two years ago. It always brought a smile to my face when I passed it, and I was decorating it for Christmas long before I ever saw the inside. I don't feel I'm chasing the house... I feel like I'm being led.
All that having been said, I feel it's important to "share with the Universe" my hopes for this house, because I'd like all of the positive energy to come my way!
**************
Easter weekend I was driving through the neighborhood, and by Tuesday I had called a Realtor to show me the house. I had to either see the inside and know that I hated it... or know that I loved it and wanted to pursue it. And of course I loved it. It's a house that raised one family, with plenty of space for mine. It's got a big fenced in backyard. An outdoor brick barbeque like my Grandpa had. And an inground swimming pool that has trees growing inside it. It's also sort of "the best house in the worst neighborhood", and although it's not really the worst neighborhood, the majority of the other houses are worth about $30,000 less than the house I want to buy.
I'm going to copy and paste the letter I'm going to present with my offer and I'd like to see what you think! I wrote this letter the night after I viewed the house with the Realtor. I've actually spoken to one of the owners, and know that it is owned by three sisters and their brother. I met the owner on one of my "drive throughs" and stopped and told her my story. We talked for over an hour, and I learned that this house started out as a two-room house built by their parents in 1948, and was expanded to the sprawling brick with a garage and basement... and the pool, of course. The owner told me about the parties her and her siblings had growing up, and I was surprised she didn't remember the tiny toddlers feet inlaid into the door of the smallest bedroom.
Do you think it's possible for me to have "love at first sight" with a house? Do you think you, as an owner, would respond in a positive way if you received a letter like this? Send your Blessings and positive energy!
******************
To the C______ Family,
My daughter took gymnastics class at C_______ Twisters a couple of years ago, and we would always take A____ Street towards B_________ as a short cut. I remember seeing your mother's house as we passed, and I always loved driving by her house and yard. I was especially attracted to the Wishing Well in the front yard and would smile as I passed by.
I recently was driving through the neighborhood looking for a rental, and noticed that your mother's house is for sale. I've been thinking about it nonstop, and last night when I was talking to my daughters about it, my older daughter said, "Mommy, you really want to live there, don't you?"
And of course I do. I saw a couple of photos online and fell in love with the built-ins and basement, and it has a good backyard for my two girls, ages 6 and 2. I was decorating your house for Christmas before I had ever seen the inside.
I met the neighbors today, Mr. and Mrs. S____, and I know that your parents built the house in 1948. I can tell that it was a good family home for you, and I can see myself building a good home for my family, as well. I love all of the touches in the home. My girls have already found the hidden passage. The cut-out of the little feet on one of the bedrooms is wonderful. The woodwork throughout the home is amazing. And I can't tell you how much I will love the beautiful yard and gardens.
Of course if you'd like, Lily could continue to live there. She seems like a sweet dog and I know she would love to stay in her own space.
As much as I love the house, I can't pay more than $__,000 for it. Even at $__,000 it will be one of the highest priced homes on A____ Street. The swimming pool is unsafe for my daughters. It would be much too costly to repair right now, so I will have to fill it in. Also, the driveway will need to be repaired. I'll need to purchase a stove. I'm assuming that there are plumbing issues because it's not been signed off by the owners.
I would actually be a first-time home buyer, and not sure I could qualify for a mortgage much higher than my offer. I was not really in the market to purchase a house, but your Mother's home is calling to me, and it is a place I where I can see myself growing old.
Thank you for your consideration.
**************************
What do you think? Send me good vibes!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Treasury Tuesday!
It is always such an honor to have one of my items chosen out of (literally) hundreds of thousands available on Etsy. Browse through, do some shopping, mark a favorite or two. Also, be sure to visit the curator's shop!
My Grams always used to read "Alice in Wonderland" aloud under the big tree behind the kitchen.....every summer.
Lets fly together both as one,and sore beyond time, once upon,our silken wings God has spun,Souls entwined, our infinite journey has just begun.
nonteamchallenge 34 entry based on Chronopolis' The Heart (Red) - Steampunk Pendant with Old Watch Gearstreasurychallengenonteam.blogspot.com/
What mystery lies behind the door? What treasures lie within? What secrets does it hold? When we were traveling through Europe, I photographed every door I found. it is a place to pass through......... but only if you are invited.
Who can think of spring and summer without the presence of butterflies?!
North Carolina from North Carolinians... Please - somebody tell me Kenny Rogers is NOT from West Asheville! Lie if you have to...
Things that make me think of my alma mater.
An all EPLTEAM treasury. Enjoy! !!!
I've been on a Twin Peaks watching marathon lately and I can't get it off my mind... Here's a little tribute to the show
Not your run-off-the-mill teacher gifts
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To our inspirations in life. May this collection light a fire within you as it did me! I support under-100-sold shops. Enjoy!
I have always loved that each Sesame Street episode is brought to you by a letter of the alphabet. The shops featured in this treasury all start with the letter S. They also are all part of the Etsy Nonteam. :o)
'Passionate Pink and Purple' by LeahsHeart
 Dark Purple Jasper Ring... $23.00 |  Passionate Pink Butterf... $6.95 |  Fine Art Photograph - D... $7.00 |  Passionate Pink Water L... $20.00 |
 Carnation Trios - Set o... $8.99 |  Handmade Modern Paper F... $20.00 |  A Beautiful Dark Purple... $16.00 |  JOPLIN MO Tornado Relie... $8.95 |
 Passionate purple - 8 x... $35.00 |  handknit cable cushion ... $37.00 |  $ |  Pink Cupcake Vintage Pa... $38.00 |
 passionate purple penda... $12.00 |  Perfectly Passionate Bo... $18.00 |  Passionate about Purple $20.00 |  Hot Pink Bead and Pewte... $12.00 |
'Simpler Times Indeed' by AmyMilor
 Playground, Mining town in t... $30.00 |  Playground Climbing 8x8 B/W ... $17.00 |  Reflection of a Swinger 5x5 ... $15.00 |  orange playground snail in t... $34.00 |
 1910 Teenage Girls on Playgr... $12.00 |  Photograph 8x10 Print &quo... $30.00 |  A Simpler Time - 10x10 Black... $17.50 |  Playground ACEO Print $2.75 |
 Vintage Summer, 10x10 linen ... $25.00 |  Red Playground Slide 8x10 - ... $15.00 |  Swings - 8x8 Print $30.00 |  Childs Dreams - Fine Art Sti... $8.00 |
 Rings in Santa Monica $15.00 |  Spiral - Nostalgia Series - ... $10.00 |  20% OFF SALE - The Old Slide... $28.00 |  Snowy Playground 12x18 - Fin... $45.00 |
'We Are All Mad Here' by ChatteJolie
My Grams always used to read "Alice in Wonderland" aloud under the big tree behind the kitchen.....every summer.
 Alice $20.00 |  Cheshire Cat - Sterling Neck... $48.00 |  We're all mad here $ |  Drink Me Pitcher Teapot and ... $36.00 |
 Alice in Wonderland Cheshire... $9.00 |  Through the Dark Woods - tre... $25.00 |  Locked - ON SALE - fine art ... $21.00 |  Eighteenth Century Doorway 8... $17.00 |
 QUEEN OF HEARTS Artisan Perf... $12.50 |  Late... Late... I am very La... $32.50 |  GLOSSY PAPER - Behind the mi... $25.00 |  ALiCe iN WoNDeRLaND DIGITAL ... $4.98 |
 Bartholomew B. Wilder...6x9 $18.00 |  Flamingo love, PRINT, 6x8 I... $10.00 |  Flamingo Art--Swamp Thing $18.00 |  Retro hand made gem times th... $9.90 |
'Natural Beauty' by distinctivedecor
 Carnelian Leaf Necklace $45.00 |  Photograph Apple Blossom 3 P... $99.00 |  Volcanic Jasper and Sterling... $44.00 |  Morning Watch. Fine Art Phot... $8.00 |
 Eagle Pose Fine Art 8x10 Pri... $20.00 |  Sea Turtle Freshwater Pearls... $39.00 |  Bouquet Butterfly 8x10 Fine ... $20.00 |  Little Chapel Birdhouse $12.00 |
 Rustic Shadows - 8x10 photo ... $22.00 |  Pearl Chain - Oxidized Brass... $20.00 |  Copper Mountain Sunset Fine ... $15.00 |  Beaded Necklace- Ocean Jaspe... $33.00 |
 3 Necklace LOT/SET / 23 inc... $82.00 |  carved, decorative, centerpi... $35.00 |  Forest Resin photo pendant $20.00 |  FREE necklace with this GOLD... $34.00 |
'Butterfly Touches to your heart from Onfire Handmade Harbor EPL and beyond....' by sebsurer
Lets fly together both as one,and sore beyond time, once upon,our silken wings God has spun,Souls entwined, our infinite journey has just begun.
 Flutter - Vintage Beaded But... $21.00 |  An Additional 10 Percent Off... $29.16 |  Pale Pink Rose quarts Butter... $17.00 |  Monarch Butterfly Wire Wrapp... $15.00 |
 Crochet Butterfly CREAME Bar... $10.00 |  Hand painted fantasy. Dress ... $129.00 |  Handmade Birthday Greeting C... $4.00 |  Crocheted Lace Butterfly Sha... $125.00 |
 Purple Butterfly Candle Hold... $25.00 |  Euro Week - Tapestry Needlep... $699.00 |  Floral Wall Photo Key Holder $12.00 |  Surrealism Art modern artwor... $26.00 |
 At the Butterfly House III. ... $25.00 |  The Bunny Butterfly Kawaii n... $29.00 |  30 pastel butterflies - Sere... $2.50 |  Bouquet Butterfly 8x10 Fine ... $20.00 |
'Tell Tale Heart' by WhirlyBirds
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 INSANE Edgar Allan POE Vinta... $25.00 | Eighteenth Century Doorway 8... $17.00 |  vintage Dietz "Little W... $26.00 |  Crow $26.00 |
 Mystical Evil Eye with Lashe... $20.00 |  The Heart (Red) - Steampunk ... $25.00 |  Anxious Quarkling $12.00 |  voyeur photo He Sleeps Unawa... $5.00 |
 Screen Printed Vintage Pocke... $18.00 |  The Floorboards Hide Secrets... $12.00 |  Sweet Dreams (wood floor) - ... $25.00 |  Heartbeat Necklace $22.00 |
 Closet Sounds $22.00 |  Antique Silver Clock and Red... $28.00 |  $ |  Vintage Adventures in Readin... $10.00 |
'Doors to the Unknown' by SassyBagsAndRags
What mystery lies behind the door? What treasures lie within? What secrets does it hold? When we were traveling through Europe, I photographed every door I found. it is a place to pass through......... but only if you are invited.
 Welcome door vinyl wall deca... $10.00 |  FaiRy DooRs eNCHaNTeD PaSSaG... $3.98 |  University of Chicago Door 1... $35.00 |  Gnome doors, Fairy Doors, Fa... $19.00 |
 The Blue Door 5x5 Original S... $17.00 |  Architecturial Fine Art Prin... $15.00 |  8x12 - Rawr Door - fine art ... $32.00 |  Antique Door Knob Wine Bottl... $23.95 |
 Assorted Photo Note Cards $15.00 |  Keys to the Winery - a set o... $30.00 |  IN STOCK Blue Doors in the F... $90.00 |  Off the Alley photograph $25.00 |
 Faded Venetian Glory - 8x10 ... $30.00 |  No. 10- photograph of a bea... $30.00 |  Eighteenth Century Doorway 8... $17.00 |  Rustic Antique Door 11x14 Fi... $49.99 |
'Black Light' by Lanka925
 Black Lace and Chiffon Gown-... $950.00 |  Mixed Crystal Cuff Links in... $180.00 |  Ballerina - Original 9x12 in... $85.00 |  SAVE 40% -I Heart Tea (grey... $28.00 |
 Broken Sidewalk by A White P... $10.00 |  reticulate pendant $50.00 |  Take Warning Medium Sized 8.... $15.00 |  Shadow Wisp Lace Fingerless ... $23.00 |
 John Mayer - 8x10 Fine Art P... $25.00 |  Summer festival 8x12 Fine ar... $20.00 |  On Hold For Jo- In The Shado... $ |  Bindu - 5 Elegant sparkling ... $32.00 |
 Electric Light / Nite Lamp..... $35.00 |  When god is busy $83.00 |  Custom Listing for Manda $ |  Glass Photo Lamp - Light Stu... $45.00 |
'Picnic Time' by Justlena
'Butterflies...' by CandanImrak
Who can think of spring and summer without the presence of butterflies?!
 Needle Felt Baby Brooch wit... $27.00 |  Free like a Butterfly- Vinta... $87.00 |  colorful butterflies necklac... $26.00 |  Cute Orange Blue and Pink Bu... $15.00 |
 Butterfly Wearable Art Brooc... $32.00 |  Handmade Applique Felt Butte... $4.50 |  dreams of butterfly lilac pu... $11.00 |  MADE TO ORDER Magical Butter... $75.00 |
 Noir Petals and butterfly . ... $48.00 |  The Bunny Butterfly Kawaii n... $29.00 |  Festive Embroidered Butterfl... $25.00 |  DREAM IS BUTTERFLY -(i draw ... $95.00 |
 Bouquet Butterfly 8x10 Fine ... $20.00 | $ |  Vintage Postage Stamps - But... $2.50 |
'My North Carolina' by meaicp
North Carolina from North Carolinians... Please - somebody tell me Kenny Rogers is NOT from West Asheville! Lie if you have to...
 Old North Carolina Cabin Tex... $20.00 |  Red ride Raleigh ride Bike L... $42.00 |  Large Red/Burgundy Vase/Ston... $36.00 |  Afternoon Sunlight and Lens ... $125.00 |
 Tweetsie RR Child's West... $12.00 |  Sea Oats Sunset Print $10.00 |  Eleven - 11 - Sewing Machine... $6.00 |  I-85 Northbound, NC - 8x8 $20.00 |
 Grits Southern Breakfast Kit... $42.00 |  Steel Wrapped Ring with Red ... $15.00 |  brunswick meets the ocean //... $10.00 |  Large Jug (YCP29) $86.00 |
 Pumpkin Glaze Pottery Pendan... $10.00 |  vintage 80s west asheville A... $23.00 |  NICE north carolina $25.00 |  Raking Hay on the Blue Ridge... $25.00 |
'Flowers in Spring Sun' by sasashandcrafts
 Fullness $50.00 |  8 x 10 Photograph Purple Dai... $20.00 |  Pretty in Pink print $10.00 |  11x14 Photographic Print Tit... $27.00 |
 Spring Tulips $30.00 |  Custom ad for Jennifer $ |  I Know How Tito Must Feel- A... $9.75 |  $ |
 Fall flower poster $10.00 |  Bright and Colorful Bouquet ... $20.00 | $ |  Yellow Sunburst-like Flower ... $10.00 |
 Cherry bloom $30.00 |  Cream with ting Hot Pink Peo... $169.00 |  Pink Flowers All in a Row 8x... $20.00 |  Tulips Original Watercolor P... $24.95 |
'Soothing Sunday Steel Blues...' by srajab1
'Salem College, NC' by SkiBMarie
Things that make me think of my alma mater.
 Salem College 8x8 B/W Artist... $17.00 |  To Guide Your Way, Necklace $18.00 |  Hand Dipped, all natural bee... $7.50 |  Stellar - Large Stained Glas... $55.00 |
 moravian rainbow $30.00 |  Moravian Star, medium, pink $20.00 |  Printable - Ghost Girls Hang... $2.50 | $ |
 Old Wachovia meet New Wachov... $17.00 |  The Ghost's Library Num.... $50.00 |  Historic Miksch House, Old S... $20.00 |  Vintage Map - Winston-Salem,... $30.00 |
'White and Black Fashion for All Mothers ..!! ' by Starpompon
An all EPLTEAM treasury. Enjoy! !!!
'Tribute to Twin Peaks' by Kasifoundthis
I've been on a Twin Peaks watching marathon lately and I can't get it off my mind... Here's a little tribute to the show
 P8 - Fine Art Photograph - 5... $18.00 |  $ |  Into the Clouds (5/50) $25.00 |  Country Road Big Rig 8x10 Fi... $ |
 The Old Harley Davidson Shov... $19.00 |  I'm Just Gonna Ignore Yo... $10.00 |  Railroad - 6x8 matted photo $25.00 |  sprinkle frosted donuts, 8x1... $60.00 |
 Mellow Yellow 8x10 $20.00 | $ |  Cherry Pie - 10x8 Fine Art P... $20.00 |  Wood-burned Thunderbird $350.00 |
 Peek-A-Boo 5x7 Photograph $7.00 |  Vintage GE Compact Cassette ... $15.00 |  Red satin cupped longline co... $995.00 |  Northern Spotted Owl 8x10 Fi... $18.00 |
'Teacher's Pet' by hARTjewelry
Not your run-off-the-mill teacher gifts
'did somebody say spring?' by SevenSails
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'Des Femmes Fortes, the Strong Women in Your Life, an Ode to Them' by ThroughSarasEyes
To our inspirations in life. May this collection light a fire within you as it did me! I support under-100-sold shops. Enjoy!
 Bold Female Dancer Limited E... $20.00 |  24x36 Canvas Print - Princes... $395.00 | $ |  I am an Extraordinary Machin... $40.00 |
 Woman Grow Strong Large Prin... $20.00 | $ |  I Am Stronger Than I Think 8... $20.00 |  Her Own Skin "ORIGINAL&... $110.00 |
 In The Midst of Being a Woma... $15.00 |  Yoga-Strong Print $22.00 | $ |  Manu. Hawaiian Charcoal Draw... $85.00 |
 Mary Jemison Statue: Origina... $75.00 | $ |
'This treasury is brought to you by the letter "S"' by ElephantTrunkStudio
I have always loved that each Sesame Street episode is brought to you by a letter of the alphabet. The shops featured in this treasury all start with the letter S. They also are all part of the Etsy Nonteam. :o)
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